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DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital … for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of … assessment every five years starting in 2023. The MTA’s 2013 assessment did not include any recovery and resiliency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… and Public Service Announcements. The agreement was for 3,153 kiosks in all five boroughs, installed at no cost … years. In May 2018, the agreement was amended to call for 7,500 kiosks to be installed over 10 years. Revenue would … The city can charge the consortium $25 a day in damages for every kiosk that is not running 45 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Holland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (Oneida County) District officials granted unnecessary permissions for changing student grades, assuming accounts and identities, and viewing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … issues and properly reported water test results to the New York State Department of Health. Auditors, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… force behind the local economy that has seen growth in the number of businesses, jobs and household income,” … Immigrants represented 60 percent of the area’s population in 2017, much higher than the citywide (37 percent) and … of the recession, there has been a significant increase in the number of businesses in the Jackson Heights area. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … and Zielinski as caregivers. I applaud the work done by our State Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial … likely contributed to delays. The report found certain types of projects are more likely to be behind schedule or … was $891.3 million, and actual spending has reached $1.7 billion. The total budget for these items is now $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… $420.4 million or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. The year-over-year decline is primarily due to lower estimated personal income tax (PIT) payments as a … were in line with more conservative projections compared to just a few months ago as the economy has shown signs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… focus. Security is concerned with protecting against harm caused by external factors, such as intrusion (a person entering an … to address issues such as crime and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is responsible for protecting all MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal … CSD, and Mount Vernon SD). Four school districts (East Ramapo CSD, New Suffolk CSD, Rensselaer City SD and Wyandanch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… laws designed to address the negative impacts of climate change in the United States. The Climate Act builds on the … the Clean Energy Standard (CES) designed to fight climate change, reduce air pollution, and ensure a diverse and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, … Purposes (Report 2019-S-58 ). About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of three new earnings codes that have … Assistance (EDA) for impacted employees as we reconcile what payments (if any) prior to July should have been taxed. … If you are not directly requested to enter EDA there is no action needed until year-end. General Deductions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… where he used a portion of the funds to purchase a $750 Louis Vuitton handbag. Prosecutors also detailed how Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record levels in the prior year to $180,420 even though the credit crunch and … in the securities industry during the second half of 2007 are a fairly clear indicator that tax collections, … that have not yet been exercised, which could increase the value of bonuses realized by employees by billions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… New York City’s latest financial plan projects a surplus of … million). The largest impact comes from the mandate that New York City match the state contribution ($418 million) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would further erode the … will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked with my partners in state and federal government to bring this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1278
… in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees All … 403(b) - applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. *IRS Publication 590 – … Employees should be aware that they are not prevented from making contributions to a traditional Individual Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1278-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1347
… or does not contribute to the plan. Nearly all State of New York government positions provide eligibility for retirement … of the State of New York as a result of previous state, city or municipal employment, should not have their Form W-2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1347-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year